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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,174.62, 730,266.17 and 287,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,174.62, 730,266.17 and 287,459.15 is: 396,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,174.62 : 730,266.17 = 287,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,174.62/730,266.17 = 287,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,174.62x = 730,266.17 × 287,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,174.62x = 209,921,687,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,921,687,413.33/529,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,696.44

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